Narendra Modi sworn in as Prime Minister for his third consecutive term

Narendra Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister of India on 9 June 2024 for his third consecutive term. President Droupadi Murmu administered the Oath of Office and Secrecy at Rashtrapati Bhawan. 31 Cabinet Ministers, 5 Ministers of State (Independent Charge), and 36 Ministers of State took oath.

Key Cabinet Ministers:

  • Senior BJP leaders who took oath include Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Dr. S. Jaishankar, Piyush Goyal, Dharmendra Pradhan, Nirmala Sitharaman, and BJP President J.P. Nadda.
  • Other significant figures include Kiren Rijiju, Pralhad Joshi, Giriraj Singh, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Bhupender Yadav, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Annapurna Devi, Hardeep Singh Puri, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, G. Kishan Reddy, C.R. Patil, Dr. Virendra Kumar, and Jual Oram.
  • Former Chief Ministers who took oath as Cabinet Ministers include Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Manohar Lal, and Sarbanand Sonowal.
  • Other notable figures include H.D. Kumaraswamy, Jiten Ram Manjhi, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, and Chirag Paswan.
  • Ministers of State (Independent Charge) include Rao Inderjit Singh, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Prataprao Jadhav, and Jayant Chaudhary.

Ministers of State:

36 Ministers of State took oath, including BJP MPs Jitin Prasada, Shripad Yesso Naik, Pankaj Chaudhary, Nityanad Rai, Krishan Pal, V. Somanna, S.P. Singh Baghel, Shobha Karandlaje, Suresh Gopi, Raksha Khadse, Ajay Tamta, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Kamlesh Paswan, Harsh Malhotra, Satish Dubey, Ravneet Singh Bittu, and representatives from other parties such as Ramdas Athawale (RPI), Ram Nath Thakur (JD-U), Anupriya Patel (Apna Dal-S), and Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar (TDP).

International Attendance:

Leaders from neighboring countries and the Indian Ocean region attended, including the President of Sri Lanka, President of Maldives, Vice-President of Seychelles, Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Prime Minister of Mauritius, Prime Minister of Nepal, and Prime Minister of Bhutan.

Dignitaries and Celebrities:

Attendees included Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Chief Justice of India Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister-designate N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Ministers of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, Haryana, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, actors Rajnikanth, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Vikrant Massey, filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, and business tycoons Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani.

Q: Who was sworn in as India’s Prime Minister for a rare third consecutive term?

A) Yogi Adityanath
B) Narendra Modi
C) Manmohan Singh
D) Amit Saha

Answer: B) Narendra Modi

Weekly Current Affairs PDF 01 June to 08 June 2024

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine (in English) PDF for the week from 01 June to 08 June 2024 for free download. This weekly Current affairs magazine consist One liners, detail news and MCQs for Competitive exams.

Economy Current Affairs.

  • RBI keep Repo Rate unchanged at 6.5%, Ups FY25 GDP forecast to 7.2%.

Environment Current Affairs.

  • World Environment Day- June 5.

International Current Affairs.

  • Claudia Sheinbaum elected as the first woman President of Mexico.

National Current Affairs.

  • India set a world record with 64.2 crore voters in the Lok Sabha Polls.

Polity Current Affairs.

  • Lok Sabha 2024 Results: BJP Emerges Triumphant with 240 Seats.
  • Andhra Pradesh and Odisha State Assembly Results.
  • New Record: NOTA (None of the Above) option received over 2 lakh votes in Indore.
  • Assembly Election Result: BJP and SKM retain power in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim respectively 

Science and Technology Current Affairs.

  • Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams becomes first woman to pilot new Spacecraft on maiden crewed test flight.

Sports Current Affairs.

  • Sunil Chhetri’s Farewell Match Ends in Goalless Draw Against Kuwait.

Weekly Current Affairs MCQ: 01 June to 08 June 2024  

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Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 08 June 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 08 June 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 08 June 2024

Q: What is the current policy repo rate (unchanged at 6.50% for the eighth consecutive time) as decided by the Reserve Bank of India on 7 June 2024?
a) 6.25%
b) 6.50%
c) 6.75%
d) 7.00%

Answer
Answer: b) 6.50%
Detail News

Q: What is the name of the mission in which Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore were safely safely docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on June 7, 2024?
A. Starliner Test Flight
B. NASA Crew Mission
C. Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT)
D. SpaceX Crew Mission

Answer
Ans : C. Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT)
Detail News

Q: What is the International Space Station (ISS)?
A. A lunar base established by NASA
B. A collaborative spacecraft orbiting Earth, used for scientific research and international cooperation
C. A Mars rover developed by ESA
D. A space tourism station run by private companies

Answer
Ans : B. A collaborative spacecraft orbiting Earth, used for scientific research and international cooperation
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 08 June 2024 in Hindi Click Here

Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore safely safely docked with the International Space Station (ISS)

Sunita Williams, a 58-year-old Indian-American astronaut, and Barry Wilmore, a NASA astronaut, launched aboard the Boeing Starliner from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on June 5. On June 7, 2024, they safely docked with the International Space Station (ISS).

  • The mission, Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT), aims to certify the Starliner for regular crewed flights to the ISS under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.
  • If successful, Starliner will become the second private spacecraft, after SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, to transport astronauts to and from the ISS.
  • The astronauts will spend about a week aboard the ISS, conducting tests and validating Starliner’s systems, before returning to Earth with a parachute-assisted landing in the western US.
  • The ISS is a collaborative project involving NASA, Roscosmos, ESA, JAXA, and CSA, serving as a microgravity laboratory and orbiting Earth at approximately 400 kilometers (250 miles). It has been continuously occupied since November 2000.

Q: What is the name of the mission in which Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore were safely safely docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on June 7, 2024?

A. Starliner Test Flight
B. NASA Crew Mission
C. Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT)
D. SpaceX Crew Mission

Ans : C. Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT)

Q: What is the International Space Station (ISS)?

A. A lunar base established by NASA
B. A collaborative spacecraft orbiting Earth, used for scientific research and international cooperation
C. A Mars rover developed by ESA
D. A space tourism station run by private companies

Ans : B. A collaborative spacecraft orbiting Earth, used for scientific research and international cooperation

RBI keep Repo Rate unchanged at 6.5%, Ups FY25 GDP forecast to 7.2%

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.50% for the eighth consecutive time. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 5th, 6th, and 7th June 2024.

The standing deposit facility (SDF) rate remains at 6.25%, and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate at 6.75%.

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das stated the inflation-growth balance is favorable and monetary policy must stay disinflationary, aiming for a 4% inflation target.

The RBI raised the growth projection to 7.2% from an earlier estimate of 7% for the current financial year.

Q: What is the current policy repo rate (unchanged at 6.50% for the eighth consecutive time) as decided by the Reserve Bank of India on 7 June 2024?

a) 6.25%
b) 6.50%
c) 6.75%
d) 7.00%

Answer: b) 6.50%

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 07 June 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 07 June 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 07 June 2024

Q: Who is Sunil Chhetri?
A) An Indian cricketer
B) A Bollywood actor
C) An Indian footballer
D) A renowned chef

Answer
Answer: C) An Indian footballer
Detail News

Q: Who is expected to be elected as the leader of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs?
a) N Chandrababu Naidu
b) Nitish Kumar
c) Narendra Modi
d) Mukesh Dalal

Answer
Ans : c) Narendra Modi
Detail News

Q: Who is the Prime Minister of Bangladesh ?
a) Ranil Wickremesinghe
b) Pushpa Kamal Dahal
c) Sheikh Hasina
d) Mohamed Muizzu

Answer
Ans : c) Sheikh Hasina
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 07 June 2024 in Hindi Click Here

Modi to take oath as Prime Minister for a third term on Sunday

Newly elected MPs of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) are expected to meet on 8 June 2024 to elect Narendra Modi as their leader. This election will pave the way for Modi to take oath as prime minister for a third term, with the swearing-in likely on 9 June 2024(Sunday).

Senior NDA members, including TDP’s N Chandrababu Naidu and JD(U)’s Nitish Kumar, will join Modi to present the list of supporting parliamentarians to President Droupadi Murmu.

The NDA has 293 MPs, comfortably above the majority mark of 272 in the 543-member Lok Sabha.

World leaders including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu are set to attend the function.

Q: Who is expected to be elected as the leader of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs?

a) N Chandrababu Naidu
b) Nitish Kumar
c) Narendra Modi
d) Mukesh Dalal

Ans : c) Narendra Modi

Q: Who is the Prime Minister of Bangladesh ?

a) Ranil Wickremesinghe
b) Pushpa Kamal Dahal
c) Sheikh Hasina
d) Mohamed Muizzu

Ans : c) Sheikh Hasina

Sunil Chhetri’s Farewell Match Ends in Goalless Draw Against Kuwait

Kuwait held India to a goalless draw in the World Cup qualification game on 6 June 2024. The match was the farewell game for Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri.

Chhetri, who retired after this match, ended his international career with 94 goals from 151 matches.

Despite both teams creating scoring opportunities, neither side managed to goal. India will now face Asian champions Qatar in their final group game.

Q: Who is Sunil Chhetri?

A) An Indian cricketer
B) A Bollywood actor
C) An Indian footballer
D) A renowned chef

Answer: C) An Indian footballer

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 06 June 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 06 June 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 06 June 2024

Q: When do we celebrate World Environment Day every year?
A) January 1
B) April 22
C) June 5
D) September 21

Answer
Correct Answer: C) June 5
Detail News

Q: What is the primary cause of ozone depletion in the Earth’s atmosphere?
A) Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
B) Methane (CH₄)
C) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
D) Nitrous oxide (N₂O)

Answer
Correct Answer: C) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Detail News

Q: Which gas is responsible for the greenhouse effect?
A) Oxygen (O₂)
B) Nitrogen (N₂)
C) Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
D) Argon (Ar)

Answer
Correct Answer: C) Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Detail News

Q: Why is the participation of N Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar in the NDA meeting for formation of Govt is significant?
a) They are new members of the NDA.
b) Their parties’ support is crucial for the BJP to form the government.
c) They were absent from previous meetings.
d) They opposed the NDA leadership.

Answer
Answer: b) Their parties’ support is crucial for the BJP to form the government.
Detail News

Q: Who became the first to fly to space aboard the Boeing Starliner’s first-ever crewed mission in June 2024?
a) Neil Armstrong and Sunita Williams
b) Buzz Aldrin and Rakesh Sharma
c) Chris Hadfield and Kaplana Chawala
d) Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore

Answer
Answer: d) Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore
Detail News

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Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams becomes first woman to pilot new Spacecraft on maiden crewed test flight

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, along with Butch Wilmore, became the first to fly to space aboard the Boeing Starliner’s first-ever crewed mission. The 59-year-old Williams created history by becoming the first woman to fly on the maiden mission of a new human-rated spacecraft.

The crew was launched on 5 June 2024 aboard the United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This is the third attempt, with weather being 90% favorable for the launch. Butch, 61, is commanding the flight, and Williams is piloting it. The duo will stay at the International Space Station for about a week before returning to Earth aboard the reusable crew capsule.

The Starliner mission aims to carry astronauts and cargo for future NASA missions to low Earth orbit and beyond.

Q: Who became the first to fly to space aboard the Boeing Starliner’s first-ever crewed mission in June 2024?

a) Neil Armstrong and Sunita Williams
b) Buzz Aldrin and Rakesh Sharma
c) Chris Hadfield and Kaplana Chawala
d) Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore

Answer: d) Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore

NDA leaders elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi as their leader

National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders unanimously elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi as their leader during a meeting on 5 June 2024, in New Delhi. According to sources, PM Modi will take the oath for the third time on June 8, 2024.

  • The meeting was held at Modi’s residence in New Delhi.
  • Key attendees included BJP President J P Nadda, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah.
  • Leaders from various NDA constituent parties also attended, including:
    • N Chandrababu Naidu (Telugu Desam Party)
    • Nitish Kumar (Janata Dal (United) and Bihar CM)
    • Eknath Shinde (Shiva Sena (Shinde Group) and Maharashtra CM)
    • Chirag Paswan (Lok Janshakti Party (Ramvilas))
    • Anupriya Patel (Apna Dal)
    • Jayant Chaudhary (RLD)
    • H D Kumaraswamy (JD(S))
    • Jitan Ram Manjhi (Hindustani Awami Morcha)
    • Pawan Kalyan (Jan Sena Party)
    • Other NDA leaders

The participation of N Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar in the NDA meeting is a significant step as the support of their parties is crucial for the BJP to form the government. This time, the BJP fell 32 seats short of the majority mark of 272 and will need to rely on its allies to form a government.

Q: Why is the participation of N Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar in the NDA meeting for formation of Govt is significant?

a) They are new members of the NDA.
b) Their parties’ support is crucial for the BJP to form the government.
c) They were absent from previous meetings.
d) They opposed the NDA leadership.

Answer: b) Their parties’ support is crucial for the BJP to form the government.

World Environment Day- June 5

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 to encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. This United Nations day is supported by many non-governmental organizations, businesses, and government entities.

The theme for World Environment Day 2024 is “Land restoration, desertification & drought resilience”. It focuses on #GenerationRestoration, emphasizing the importance of growing forests, reviving water sources, and bringing back soils.

Q: When do we celebrate World Environment Day every year?

A) January 1
B) April 22
C) June 5
D) September 21

Correct Answer: C) June 5

Q: What is the primary cause of ozone depletion in the Earth’s atmosphere?

A) Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
B) Methane (CH₄)
C) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
D) Nitrous oxide (N₂O)

Correct Answer: C) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Q: Which gas is responsible for the greenhouse effect?

A) Oxygen (O₂)
B) Nitrogen (N₂)
C) Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
D) Argon (Ar)

Correct Answer: C) Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 05 June 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 05 June 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 05 June 2024

Q: Which Lok Sabha seat set a record for the highest votes secured by NOTA in the 2024 elections?
A) Mumbai South
B) Indore
C) Bangalore North
D) Delhi Central

Answer
Ans : B) Indore
Detail News

Q: Which party won the most seats in the Odisha Assembly polls?
A) Congress
B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
C) Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
D) CPI(M)

Answer
Ans : B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Detail News

Q: How many seats did the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) win in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?
A) 240
B) 220
C) 200
D) 260

Answer
Ans : A) 240
Detail News

Q: How many seats did the Indian National Congress (INC) win in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?
A) 75
B) 99
C) 120
D) 135

Answer
Ans : B) 99
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 05 June 2024 in Hindi Click Here

Lok Sabha 2024 Results: BJP Emerges Triumphant with 240 Seats

The results of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 have been officially declared by Election Commission of India. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the single largest party victory with 240 seats.

Detailed Seat Distribution:

Party NameSeats
Bharatiya Janata Party – BJP240
Indian National Congress – INC99
Samajwadi Party – SP37
All India Trinamool Congress – AITC29
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam – DMK22
Telugu Desam – TDP16
Janata Dal (United) – JD(U)12
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) – SHSUBT9
Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar – NCPSP8
Shiv Sena – SHS7
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) – LJPRV5
Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party – YSRCP4
Rashtriya Janata Dal – RJD4
Communist Party of India (Marxist) – CPI(M)4
Indian Union Muslim League – IUML3
Aam Aadmi Party – AAAP3
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha – JMM3
Janasena Party – JnP2
Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation) – CPI(ML)(L)2
Janata Dal (Secular) – JD(S)2
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi – VCK2
Communist Party of India – CPI2
Rashtriya Lok Dal – RLD2
Jammu & Kashmir National Conference – JKN2
United People’s Party, Liberal – UPPL1
Asom Gana Parishad – AGP1
Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) – HAMS1
Kerala Congress – KEC1
Revolutionary Socialist Party – RSP1
Nationalist Congress Party – NCP1
Voice of the People Party – VOTPP1
Zoram People’s Movement – ZPM1
Shiromani Akali Dal – SAD1
Rashtriya Loktantrik Party – RLTP1
Bharat Adivasi Party – BHRTADVSIP1
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha – SKM1
Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam – MDMK1
Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) – ASPKR1
Apna Dal (Soneylal) – ADAL1
AJSU Party – AJSUP1
All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen – AIMIM1
Independent – IND7
Total543

Key Highlights:

  • BJP’s Resounding Victory: The Bharatiya Janata Party has won 240 seats. BJP with the support his alliances Telugu Desam (16) and Janata Dal (United) – (12) and some other regional party securing a majority in the Lok Sabha.
  • INC’s Position: The Indian National Congress has secured 99 seats, reflecting a significant opposition presence.
  • Regional Parties: The Samajwadi Party, All India Trinamool Congress, and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam have shown strong performances with 37, 29, and 22 seats respectively.

Q: How many seats did the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) win in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?

A) 240
B) 220
C) 200
D) 260

Ans : A) 240

Q: How many seats did the Indian National Congress (INC) win in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?

A) 75
B) 99
C) 120
D) 135

Ans : B) 99

Andhra Pradesh and Odisha State Assembly Results

Counting of votes for the State Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha was conducted on June 4, 2024.

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Polls:

  • Total Seats: The State Assembly has a total of 175 seats.
  • Telugu Desam Party (TDP): Won 135 seats.
  • Janasena Party: Won 21 seats.
  • Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): Secured 8 seats.
  • YSR Congress Party (YSRCP): Won 11 seats.
  • Key Individual Wins:
    • YSRCP candidate and Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy won the Pulivendula Assembly seat by over 61,000 votes.
    • TDP Chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu won the Kuppam Assembly constituency.

Odisha Assembly Polls:

  • Total Seats: The State Assembly has a total of 147 seats.
  • Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): Bagged 78 seats.
  • Biju Janata Dal (BJD): Won 51 seats.
  • Congress: Secured 14 seats.
  • Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI(M): Bagged 1 seat.
  • Independent Candidates: Won 3 seats.
  • Key Individual Wins:
    • BJD President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik won from the Hinjili Assembly constituency.

Q: Which party won the most seats in the Odisha Assembly polls?

A) Congress
B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
C) Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
D) CPI(M)

Ans : B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

New Record: NOTA (None of the Above) option received over 2 lakh votes in Indore

The NOTA (None of the Above) option received over 2 lakh votes in Indore. This marked a new record for the highest votes secured by NOTA. counting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections took place on June 4, 2024.

  1. Congress candidate Akshay Kanti Bam withdrew his nomination on the last day and joined BJP.
  2. The Congress party then urged voters to choose the NOTA option.
  3. BJP candidate Shankar Lalwani won the Indore seat by a margin of 10,08,077 votes.
  4. NOTA secured 2,18,674 votes, more than any other candidate except the BJP winner.
  5. The next highest votes were for BSP candidate Sanjay Solanki, who received 51,659 votes.

Q: Which Lok Sabha seat set a record for the highest votes secured by NOTA in the 2024 elections?

A) Mumbai South
B) Indore
C) Bangalore North
D) Delhi Central

Ans : B) Indore

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 04 June 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 04 June 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 04 June 2024

Q: What world record did India set in the recent Lok Sabha Polls 2024?
A) Most number of repolling instances
B) Highest number of Code of Conduct violation
C) Highest total number of boot capturing incidents
D) Highest total number of voters

Answer
Answer: D) Highest total number of voters
Detail News

Q: Who has been elected as the first woman President of Mexico?
A) Xochitl Galvez
B) Claudia Sheinbaum
C) Margarita Zavala
D) Rosario Robles

Answer
Answer: B) Claudia Sheinbaum
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 04 June 2024 in Hindi Click Here

Claudia Sheinbaum elected as the first woman President of Mexico

Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected as the first woman President of Mexico. She is also the first President of Jewish heritage in Mexico.

    Sheinbaum received nearly 58% of the vote, according to preliminary results.

      Her opponent, Xochitl Galvez, backed by a coalition of the National Action (PAN), Institutional Revolutionary (PRI), and Democratic Revolution (PRD) parties, received between 26.6% and 28.6% of the votes.

      Q: Who has been elected as the first woman President of Mexico?

      A) Xochitl Galvez
      B) Claudia Sheinbaum
      C) Margarita Zavala
      D) Rosario Robles

      Answer: B) Claudia Sheinbaum

      India set a world record with 64.2 crore voters in the Lok Sabha Polls

      India set a world record with 64.2 crore voters in the Lok Sabha Polls. A record 31.2 crore women voters participated. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar briefed the media on 3 June 2024:

      • This number is 1.5 times the combined voters of all G7 countries.
      • No major incidents of violence occurred during the election.
      • Seizures worth ten thousand crore rupees were reported, including cash, freebies, drugs, and liquor.

      Q: What world record did India set in the recent Lok Sabha Polls 2024?

      A) Most number of repolling instances
      B) Highest number of Code of Conduct violation
      C) Highest total number of boot capturing incidents
      D) Highest total number of voters

      Answer: D) Highest total number of voters

      List of Rivers Originating from Himalayas

      List of Indian Rivers originating from Himalayas with Notes in Hindi and English with PDF to improve General Knowledge for Competitive exams.

      The rivers originating from the Himalayas are divided into 3 systems:

      Indus River System

      • It starts from Mansarovar Lake, Tibet.
      • The river is 2900 km long.
      • Rivers joining the Indus River:
        • Jaskar, Nubra, Shyok and Hunza join the river in Ladakh.
        • Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum join the Indus River near Mithankot in Pakistan.
      • It passes through Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal, Punjab and Pakistan.
      • It joins the Arabian Sea at Karachi.

      Ganga River System

      • Ganga River is 2500 km long.
      • Rivers joining the river:
        • Bhagirathi is the main stream. Alaknanda River joins it.
        • Yamuna, Ghaghra, Gandak and Kosi River join it.
      • It joins the Bay of Bengal.

      Brahmaputra River System

      • It starts from Mansarovar Lake, Tibet.
      • The river is 2900 km long.
      • It meets the Bay of Bengal.
      • Ganga and Brahmaputra together form the biggest delta, its name is Sundarban Delta.

      Question: According to the Indus Water Treaty, how much water of the Indus River can India use?

      a) 30 percent
      b) 50 percent
      c) 20 percent
      d) 10 percent

      Answer: c) 20 percent

      हिमालय से निकलने वाली नदियाँ

      हिमालय से निकलने वाली नदियों को ३ तंत्र मे भाग किया गया है:

      सिन्धु नदी तंत्र

      • मानसरोवर झील , तिब्बत से शुरुवात होती है।
      • नदी २९०० km लंबी है।
      • सिन्धु नदी में मिलने वाली नदिया:
        • जास्कर, नूबरा, श्योक और हुंजा लद्दाख में नदी मिलती है।
        • सतलुज, व्यास, रवी, चेनाब और झेलम पाकिस्तान में मिठानकोट के पास सिंधु नदी मे मिलती है।
      • जम्मू-कश्मीर, लद्दाख , हिमाचल, पंजाब और पाकिस्तान से हो कर गुजरते है।
      • कराची मे अरब सागर मे मिल जाती है।

      गंगा नदी तंत्र

      • गंगा नदी २५०० km लंबी हैं।
      • नदी में मिलने वाली नदिया:
        • भागीरथी मुख्य धारा है। इसके साथ अलकनंदा नदी मिलती है।
        • यमुना, घाघरा, गंडक और कोसी नदी मिलती है।
      • बंगाल की खाड़ी मे मिल जाती है।

      ब्रह्मपुत्र नदी तंत्र

      • मानसरोवर झील , तिब्बत से शुरुवात होती है।
      • नदी २९०० km लंबी है।
      • बंगाल की खाड़ी मे मिल जाती है।
      • गंगा और ब्रह्मपुत्र मिलकर सबसे बड़ा डेल्टा बनाते हैं इसका नाम सुंदरबन डेल्टा है।

      सवाल: सिंधु जल समझौते के अनुसार भारत सिंधु नदी का कितना जल उपयोग कर सकते हैं?
      a)३० प्रतिशत 
      b)५० प्रतिशत 
      c)२० प्रतिशत 
      d)१० प्रतिशत 

      उत्तर: c)२० प्रतिशत 

      Download : List of Rivers Originating from Himalayas PDF

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      Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 26 May to 31 May 2024

      Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 26 May to 31 May 2024 for competitive exams.

      Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 26 May to 31 May 2024

      Q: Which major crops are aided by the monsoon rains in India?
      A) Wheat, barley, oats, and rye
      B) Rice, corn, cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane
      C) Potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and garlic
      D) Apples, oranges, bananas, and mangoes

      Answer
      Answer: B) Rice, corn, cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane
      Detail News

      Q: What is the 50-year average rainfall for the June-September period, according to the IMD?
      A) 70 cm (28 inches)
      B) 80 cm (32 inches)
      C) 87 cm (35 inches)
      D) 100 cm (40 inches)

      Answer
      Answer: C) 87 cm (35 inches)
      Detail News

      Q.: By when do the southwest monsoon rains typically spread across the whole country?
      A) Mid-June
      B) End of June
      C) Mid-July
      D) End of July

      Answer
      Answer: C) Mid-July
      Detail News

      Q: What is the name of the world’s first rocket with a single-piece 3D printed engine launched by Agnikul Cosmos on May 30, 2024?
      A) Agnibaan
      B) Agnibaan SOrTeD
      C) Dhanush
      D) Atmanirbhar

      Answer
      Answer: B) Agnibaan SOrTeD
      Detail News

      Q: Indian teenage player R. Praggnanandhaa defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in the classical format of which game in May 2024?
      A) Tennis
      B) Badminton
      C) Chess
      D) Table Tennis

      Answer
      Answer: C) Chess
      Detail News

      Q: What is the name of the indigenously-developed solid-propelled air-launched missile system that was successfully tested from the Su-30 MK-I platform?
      a) BrahMos
      b) RudraM-II
      c) Akash
      d) Nag

      Answer
      Ans : b) RudraM-II
      Detail News

      Q: Who was named the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year for 2023?
      A. Major Suman Gawani
      B. Major Radhika Sen
      C. Major Antonio Guterres
      D. Major Ruchira Kamboj

      Answer
      Ans : B. Major Radhika Sen
      Detail News

      Q: What did the India Meteorological Department (IMD) clarify about the temperature reading of 52.9°C in Mungeshpur, Delhi on May 29, 2024?
      A. It was officially confirmed
      B. It could be due to a sensor error or local factor
      C. It was recorded in all major stations
      D. It is normal temperature

      Answer
      Ans : B. It could be due to a sensor error or local factor
      Detail News

      Q: What historic feat did Indian mountaineer Satyadeep Gupta achieve?
      A. First person to scale Mt. Everest three times in one season
      B. First person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in one season
      C. First person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. K2 in one season
      D. First Indian to scale Mt. Everest in 11 hours and 15 minutes

      Answer
      Ans : B. First person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in one season
      Detail News

      Q: Who was re-elected as the President of Lithuania in 2024?
      A) Ingrida Šimonytė
      B) Gitanas Nausėda
      C) Dalia Grybauskaitė
      D) Valdas Adamkus

      Answer
      Answer: B) Gitanas Nausėda
      Detail News

      Q: Which two organizations have partnered to develop India’s first quantum diamond microchip imager?
      A) Infosys and IIT-Delhi
      B) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and IIT-Bombay
      C) Wipro and IIT-Madras
      D) HCL Technologies and IIT-Kanpur

      Answer
      Answer: B) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and IIT-Bombay
      Detail News

      Q: Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of Committee A at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA)?
      A) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
      B) Apurva Chandra
      C) Harsh Vardhan
      D) Randeep Guleria

      Answer
      Answer: B) Apurva Chandra ( Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary of India)
      Detail News

      Q: Which player won the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs in IPL 2024?
      A) Abhishek Sharma
      B) Virat Kohli
      C) Travis Head
      D) Nitish Kumar Reddy

      Answer
      Ans : B) Virat Kohli
      Detail News

      Q: Who won the Purple Cap for taking the most wickets in IPL 2024?
      A) Mitchell Starc
      B) Harshal Patel
      C) Sunil Narine
      D) Jake Fraser-McGurk

      Answer
      Ans : B) Harshal Patel
      Detail News

      Q: Who became the first woman to climb Mount Everest three times in the same season?
      a) Junko Tabei
      b) Purnima Shrestha
      c) Pasang Lhamu Sherpa
      d) Lhakpa Sherpa

      Answer
      Ans : b) Purnima Shrestha
      Detail News

      Q: What key aspect does the new WIPO treaty address for the first time?
      A. International trade tariffs
      B. The interface between intellectual property, genetic resources, and traditional knowledge
      C. Global internet regulations
      D. International labor laws

      Answer
      Answer: B. The interface between intellectual property, genetic resources, and traditional knowledge
      Detail News

      Q: Who became the first Indian to win the Best Actress Award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival?
      A) Priyanka Chopra
      B) Deepika Padukone
      C) Anasuya Sengupta
      D) Alia Bhatt

      Answer
      Answer: C) Anasuya Sengupta
      Detail News

      Q: For which film did Anasuya Sengupta win the Best Actress Award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival?
      A) The Beautiful
      B) The Shameless
      C) The Fearless
      D) The Graceful

      Answer
      Answer: B) The Shameless
      Detail News

      Q: Who became the first Indian filmmaker to win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival?
      A) Mira Nair
      B) Payal Kapadia
      C) Anurag Kashyap
      D) Satyajit Ray

      Answer
      Answer: B) Payal Kapadia
      Detail News

      Q: For which film did Payal Kapadia win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival?
      A) A Night of Knowing Nothing
      B) The Lunchbox
      C) All We Imagine as Light
      D) Masaan

      Answer
      Answer: C) All We Imagine as Light
      Detail News

      Q: Who became India’s first-ever gymnast to win gold medalist at the Asian Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on 26 May 2024?
      A) Mary Kom
      B) PV Sindhu
      C) Dipa Karmakar
      D) Saina Nehwal

      Answer
      Answer: C) Dipa Karmakar
      Detail News

      Q: The government approved a one-month extension for the Chief of the Army Staff up to 30th June 2024. What is the name of this Army Chief?
      A) General Bipin Rawat
      B) General Manoj Pande
      C) General Dalbir Singh Suhag
      D) General VK Singh

      Answer
      Answer: B) General Manoj Pande
      Detail News

      Q: Which team lifted the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy in 2024?
      A) Chennai Super Kings
      B) Mumbai Indians
      C) Kolkata Knight Riders
      D) Sunrisers Hyderabad

      Answer
      Answer: C) Kolkata Knight Riders
      Detail News

      Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 02 & 03 June 2024

      Daily Current Affairs : 02 & 03 June 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

      Daily MCQs : 02 & 03 June 2024

      Q: Which party won the majority in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections held in April 2024?
      A) Indian National Congress (INC)
      B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
      C) Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF)
      D) Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)

      Answer
      Ans : B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
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      Q: Which political party won the majority in the Sikkim Assembly elections held in April 2024?
      A) Indian National Congress (INC)
      B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
      C) Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF)
      D) Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)

      Answer
      Ans : D) Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)
      Detail News

      Q: In which category did Amit Pangal secure his Olympic quota?
      A) Men’s 57 kg
      B) Men’s 51 kg
      C) Women’s 57 kg
      D) Women’s 51 kg

      Answer
      Ans : B) Men’s 51 kg
      Detail News

      Q: What is the main objective of China’s Chang’e-6 mission?
      A) To establish a moon base
      B) To retrieve the world’s first rock and soil samples from the moon’s far side
      C) To conduct a manned mission to the moon
      D) To explore the moon’s surface for water

      Answer
      B) To retrieve the world’s first rock and soil samples from the moon’s far side
      Detail News

      Daily Current Affairs : 02 & 03 June 2024 in Hindi Click Here

      China landed a spacecraft, Chang’e-6, on the far side of the moon in sample retrieval mission

      China landed an uncrewed spacecraft, Chang’e-6, on the far side of the moon on June 2, 2024, aiming to retrieve the first rock and soil samples from this region.

      This mission enhances China’s status in the global competition to exploit lunar minerals for sustaining long-term astronaut missions and moon bases, with similar interests from countries like the United States.

      China’s lunar ambitions include a manned mission around 2030, with Russia as a partner. This follows their 2020 Chang’e-5 mission, which retrieved samples from the moon’s near side.

      Q: What is the main objective of China’s Chang’e-6 mission?

      A) To establish a moon base
      B) To retrieve the world’s first rock and soil samples from the moon’s far side
      C) To conduct a manned mission to the moon
      D) To explore the moon’s surface for water

      B) To retrieve the world’s first rock and soil samples from the moon’s far side

      Indian boxers Jasmine Lamboria and Amit Pangal qualify for Paris Olympic

      Indian boxers Jasmine Lamboria and Amit Pangal have secured quotas for the Paris Olympics. Their qualification came after impressive performances on 2 June 2024.

      Amit Pangal’s Performance:

      Amit Pangal won against Liu Chuang of China. He achieved a 5-0 victory in the men’s 51 kg quarter-final.

      Jasmine Lamboria’s Performance:

      Jasmine Lamboria defeated Marine Camara of Mali. She secured a 5-0 victory in the women’s 57 kg quarter-final.

      Other Indian Qualifiers:

      Four other Indian boxers have also qualified for the Paris Olympics. These include Nishant Dev, Nikhat Zareen, Preeti Pawar, and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain.

      Q: In which category did Amit Pangal secure his Olympic quota?

      A) Men’s 57 kg
      B) Men’s 51 kg
      C) Women’s 57 kg
      D) Women’s 51 kg

      Ans : B) Men’s 51 kg

      Assembly Election Result : BJP and SKM retain power in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim respectively

      BJP Wins Assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh:

      • The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has returned to power in Arunachal Pradesh.
      • The BJP secured a landslide victory, winning 46 out of 60 seats.
      • Prominent BJP winners include Ninong Ering, Dr. Mahesh Chai, Tai Nikio, Homchun Ngamdam, Wangling Lowangdong, Tsering Lamu, and Chakat Aboh.

      SKM Wins Assembly elections in Sikkim:

      • The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) has secured another term in Sikkim.
      • SKM won 31 out of 32 seats. The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) won only one seat.
      • Incumbent Chief Minister and SKM President Prem Singh Tamang won from both Rhenock and Soreng Chakung Constituencies.

      Election Context:

      • Counting of votes for Assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim was held on 2 June 2024.
      • Polling for the seats was held on 19 April, alongside the first phase of Lok Sabha elections.

      Q: Which party won the majority in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections held in April 2024?

      A) Indian National Congress (INC)
      B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
      C) Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF)
      D) Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)

      Ans : B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

      Q: Which political party won the majority in the Sikkim Assembly elections held in April 2024?

      A) Indian National Congress (INC)
      B) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
      C) Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF)
      D) Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)

      Ans : D) Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM)

      Weekly Current Affairs PDF 26 to 31 May 2024

      Weekly Current Affairs Magazine (in English) PDF for the week from 26 May to 31 May 2024 for free download. This weekly Current affairs magazine consist One liners, detail news and MCQs for Competitive exams.

      Art and Culture Current Affairs.

      • Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine As Light” wins Grand Prix Award at Cannes Film Festival 2024  
      •  Anasuya Sengupta become the first Indian to win the Best Actress Award at the Cannes film Festival

      Environment Current Affairs.

      • 52.9°C in Mungeshpur, Delhi on May 29, 2024, could be due to a sensor error or local factors 

      International Current Affairs.

      • Gitanas Nausėda, President of Lithuania, has been re-elected for a second five-year term  
      • WIPO adopted a new treaty related to intellectual property (IP), genetic resources, and associated traditional knowledge.

      National Current Affairs.

      • Apurva Chandra, Health Secretary of India, appointed Chairperson of Committee A at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA)
      • Government extends tenure of Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande for one month 

      Science and Technology Current Affairs.

      • Agnikul Cosmos launched World’s 1st Rocket with fully 3D-Printed Engine.
      • DRDO successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from a Su-30 MK-I platform  
      • TCS and IIT Bombay collaborate to create India’s First Semiconductor Chip Imaging Tool 

      Sports Current Affairs.

      • Indian teenage chess player R. Praggnanandhaa defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in the classical format.
      • IPL 2024 Winner and Awards Summary.
      • Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won their third Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy.
      • Dipa Karmakar become First Indian Gymnast to win Gold in Asian Gymnastics Championship 

      Miscellaneous Current Affairs.

      • Indian mountaineer Satyadeep Gupta became the first person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in one season.
      • Major Radhika Sen, awarded the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year for 2023  
      • Purnima Shrestha become first woman to climb Mount Everest three times in 13 days 

      Weekly Current Affairs MCQ: 26 May to 31 May 2024.

      PDF : Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
      Period : 26 May to 31 May 2024
      Medium : English
      PDF Pages : 18

      Current Affairs PDF (English) :  26 May to 31 May 2024

      Monthly Current Affairs PDF June 2024 (English)

      Monthly Current Affairs PDF Edition June 2024 in English for UPSC, IAS, PCS, Civil Services, SSC CGL, CHSL, IBPS Banking and other Competitive Exams.

      GK Now Monthly Current Affairs (English) Edition : June 2024

      GK Now Monthly Current Affairs (English)

      Edition : June 2024
      (1 to 31 May 2024)
      Medium : English
      PDF Pages : 71
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      Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 01 June 2024

      Daily Current Affairs : 01 June 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

      Daily MCQs : 01 June 2024

      Q: Who became the first Indian male to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games?
      A) Vasile Cebotari
      B) Nikhat Zareen
      C) Nishant Dev
      D) Lovlina Borgohain

      Answer
      Answer: C) Nishant Dev
      Detail News

      Q: Which institution received the 2024 Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion from the WHO?
      A) AIIMS
      B) NIMHANS
      C) IIT Bengaluru
      D) PGIMER

      Answer
      Answer: B) NIMHANS
      Detail News

      Q: Which countries are co-hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
      A) India and England
      B) Australia and New Zealand
      C) West Indies and United States
      D) South Africa and Sri Lanka

      Answer
      Answer: C) West Indies and United States
      Detail News

      Daily Current Affairs : 01 June 2024 in Hindi Click Here

      ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 from 1 to 29 June 2024 in West Indies and United States

      ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States from 1 to 29 June 2024.

      This is the ninth edition of the T20 World Cup, a biennial Twenty20 International (T20I) tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). 

      This cricket event features 20 teams competing across 55 games for the right to be crowned ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 champions. 

      20 Teams participating in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup are:

      India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, USA, England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, Oman. New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, Nepal.

      Q: Which countries are co-hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?

      A) India and England
      B) Australia and New Zealand
      C) West Indies and United States
      D) South Africa and Sri Lanka

      Answer: C) West Indies and United States

      NIMHANS awarded Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024

      The National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru received the 2024 Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion from the World Health Organization (WHO).

      The award, established by WHO in 2019, honors significant contributions to health promotion by individuals, institutions, and organizations.

      NIMHANS was recognized for its outstanding work in mental health. The institute is known for its innovative research, education, and patient care in mental health and neurosciences.

      Q: Which institution received the 2024 Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion from the WHO?

      A) AIIMS
      B) NIMHANS
      C) IIT Bengaluru
      D) PGIMER

      Answer: B) NIMHANS

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